Orlando Magic (0-2) vs. NY Knicks (0-2)
October 25, 2026 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: NY Knicks -7.5; Over/Under: 224.5
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The Orlando Magic pay a visit to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic have yet to get going this season as they are now looking to avoid a third straight defeat after getting thrashed by the Timberwolves in a 115-93 home defeat on Friday. Wendell Carter Jr led the team with 20 points and nine rebounds on eight of nine shooting, Franz Wagner added 18 points with six rebounds and five assists while Jalen Suggs chipped in with 14 points and six assists. As a team, the Magic shot just 44 percent from the field and eight of 39 from the 3-point line as they struggled to generate offense from the start and did well just to keep the scores somewhat close until the third quarter where they managed just 15 points to trail by as many as 27 points. To make matters worse, Paolo Nachero suffered a high ankle sprain and is expected to sit out at least four weeks.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the New York Knicks are in similar form as they too have yet to win a game after falling painfully short to the Celtics in a 107-103 road defeat on Friday. Karl-Anthony Towns led the team with 22 points and 10 rebounds, OG Anunoby and Miles McBride each scored 20 points while Jalen Brunson chipped in with 19 points. As a team, the Knicks shot 45 percent from the field and 16 of 40 from the 3-point line as they got off to a slow start and had to work hard to cut a 12-point deficit to just one point late in the fourth quarter, only to turn the ball over and allow the Celtics off the hook. The Knicks had no answer for the Celtics’ Jayson Taum who torched them for 36 points compared to Mikal Bridges who finished scoreless on zero of eight shooting.
Orlando v New York Free Prediction
The Magic have ruled out Paolo Banchero and Jonathan Isaac with Anthony Black listed as questionable, while the Knicks are keeping an eye on Jose Alverado who is questionable due to a left ankle sprain. The Magic have yet to taste success this season and the injury to Banchero really hurts them and I don’t think they have enough firepower to bounce back against the Knicks who are getting desperate for their first win. The Knicks are almost fully healthy and they finally get some weaker competition, so I like the Knicks to get the job done with a win and cover at home in this spot.
